During the debate, the experienced politician made a ______________ statement to get a reaction from his opponent.

When the author wrote his novel, he had no idea it would be too ____________ for his target audience to understand.

Although our nonprofit organization is ______________, we have already raised over a half a million dollars in four months.

Every time we asked about Jane's father, she would give me a bogus answer and ____________ onto a new topic.

In an effort to ______________ his crying little sister, he apologized and gave her a big hug.

The car salesman tried to ___________ the customer with an offer of free gas for a year.

Even though I was watching the store closely, I did not _____________ the shoplifter stealing the necklace.

This work-study model is standard _______________ practice at all American graduate institutions.

Greg had a __________ mind --- he was intelligent but extremely lazy.

The isolated cabin is sure to provide me with a ____________ escape from the noise of the crowded city.

The psychic's predictions were uncannily _____________ and ended up proving true a few weeks later.

The dancer will use her skillful moves to __________ the judging panel.

Health officials recommend waiting to test for COVID-19 until symptoms ________________.

Because Carla was unable to _________ her crying baby last night, she did not get any sleep at all.

If Jack had heeded the ___________ and looked before he leaped, he would not have bought the cheap car that needed expensive repairs.

The ______________ looked forward to his day at the spa.

several dissidents were jailed for leading protests that the government branded as ____________.

As we toured the castle, the worn carpet and handsome woodwork were __________ of its former glory.

Even under great pressure, the emergency room doctor was the ___________ of professionalism.